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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Statement of Purpose
Statement of Faith
Mission Statement
Vision Statement
Core Values
Statement on Marriage & Sexuality
Academic Requirements
Report Cards
Probation Dates
Concussion Policy
Heat Policy
Athletic Awards
Seasonal
Varsity
Special
Athletic Awards Program
Discipline
Sportsmanship Standards
Dress Code
Ejection of Coaches
Facilities
Fundraising
Game Cancellations
Guidelines for Selecting Coaches
Inappropriate Language
Liability & Safety
Locker Room Supervision
Anti-Harassment Policy
Music Selections
Objectives of the Athletic Program
Playing Time
Practices
Preseason Requirements
Athletic Attendance
Reporting Games Scores
Rosters / Schedules
Rules & Regulations
Running Up Scores
Selection of Teams
Supervision of Coaches
Team Moms
Technical Fouls / Cautions
Uniforms
Transportation
Working Athletes
Tobacco Free Campus
Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Policy
Changes to Policies
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STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Wayne Christian School exists to assist Christian families in the God-given responsibility of rearing
their children in the discovery of the wonders of God’s world and the wisdom in God’s Word. WCS will
facilitate each child’s spiritual, academic, social, moral, and physical development through an
educational experience in which the Lordship of Jesus Christ and the authority of the Bible are applied
to all areas of the curriculum.
The school’s motto is “In pursuit of wisdom and knowledge”. The motto conveys the school’s dual
focus of teaching students about Christ and the world He created and preparing them for a life of
service to Him. By the grace of God, Wayne Christian School will fulfill the following responsibilities:
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Provide a quality education through a quality curriculum.
Lead children into a personal and saving relationship with God the Father through faith in the
Lord Jesus Christ.
Foster trust in and obedience to the Word of God.
Teach the implications of Biblical truth to every area of life.
Develop in the students the proper attitudes toward God, themselves, family members, others,
the local church, and their country.
STATEMENT OF FAITH
The BIBLE is the ONLY verbally inspired Word of God, inerrant in the original writings and the
final authority in faith and life.
GOD is one God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit.
JESUS CHRIST is the unique Son of the Father, virgin born, sinless, died an atoning death,
physically resurrected, ascended, exalted, presently the believer’s High Priest, coming to receive His
own, the church, and coming again literally and personally to establish the millennial kingdom.
The HOLY SPIRIT indwells every believer, and instructs, corrects, and guides them in all truth
and the Christian life. It is His office work not to direct attention to Himself, but to the Lord Jesus
Christ. He fills, controls, and empowers those yielded to Jesus Christ as Lord of their lives, the
evidence being the fruit of the Spirit.
MAN is sinful through and through and everlastingly separated from God apart from personal
faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ for salvation.
The CHURCH is the Body of Christ that manifests itself locally through believers united for
mutual edification and propagation of the gospel while awaiting God’s Son from heaven. There are
two ordinances: baptism and the Lord’s Table. The Lord’s Table is celebrated as a memorial until He
comes, and baptism by immersion is a public confession of the believer’s identification with Jesus
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SALVATION provided through the gospel of Jesus Christ as a gift is by grace through faith. All
who receive Jesus Christ as Savior are born again into the family of God, sealed by the Holy Spirit and
thereby possess eternal life.
The RESURRECTION of the body will be physical: the saved unto eternal fellowship with God
and the unsaved unto everlasting punishment and separation from God in the lake of fire.
MISSION STATEMENT
Wayne Christian School assists parents and churches in the education of children, from a Biblical
worldview, to impact their world for Christ.
VISION STATEMENT
Treasure Christ. Train minds. Transform lives.
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CORE VALUES
1. Accountability
As created beings we are accountable to God, our creator. The Bible teaches us that the saved
will all stand and give an account of their faithfulness as servants. (2Cor 5:9-10) The unsaved,
will receive eternal punishment for their rejection of Jesus Christ. (Rev 20:12) We are
accountable to God. As our ultimate authority, God has delegated authority to the home, the
government, and the Church. God expects us to submit to these authorities as unto Himself.
(Rom 13:1)
2. Integrity
The manner in which we live our lives is testimony to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We
must be an example of the believer in everything we say and everything we do. Integrity is a
vital part of our Christian witness. (1Tim 4:12)
3. Purity of Heart
The Scriptures teach that though man looks on the outward appearance, God looks upon the
heart. (1Sam 16:7) God does not judge us by our behavior alone but by the heart motive
behind our actions (Matt 15:17-20). God honors clean hands and a pure heart. (Ps 24:3-5)
4. Progressive Sanctification
Christ-likeness is not a one-time event or something that happens overnight. (2Cor 5:17)
Christ-likeness is progressive and comes through a lifestyle of submission to the Holy Spirit
and consistently hearing and doing God’s Word. (James 1:22-25)
5. Servanthood
Jesus Christ left us an example of servant love for one another. (Jn 13:12-17) We are to
sacrificially serve others out of a heart motivated by love, denying self, which is an ear-mark
of those who truly follow Christ. (Jn 13:35) True servanthood cannot be manufactured in the
flesh but is a byproduct of a life lived in submission to the Holy Spirit.
6. Evangelism
Christians are called to care, to plead, and even to persuade unbelievers (2 Corinthians
5:11). We are to do so by being faithful to God by presenting the good news that Christ,
by His death and resurrection, has secured a way for holy God and sinful people to be
reconciled (John 1:12-13).
STATEMENT ON MARRIAGE AND SEXUALITY
We believe that God wonderfully and immutably creates each person as male or female. These two
distinct, complementary genders together reflect the image and nature of God. Rejection of one’s
biological gender is a rejection of the image of God within that person.
We believe that term “marriage” has only one meaning and that is marriage sanctioned by God which
joins one man and one woman in a single, exclusive union, as delineated in Scripture. We believe that
God intends sexual intimacy to occur only between a man and a woman who are married to each
other. We believe that God has prohibited intimate sexual activity outside of a marriage between a
man and a woman.
We believe that any form of sexual immorality (including adultery, fornication, homosexuality,
lesbianism, bisexual conduct, bestiality, incest, pornography, and attempting to change one’s
biological sex or otherwise acting upon any disagreement with one’s biological sex) or advocacy of
sexual immorality is sinful and offensive to God.
We believe that in order to preserve the mission and integrity of the school as the local Body of Christ,
and to provide a biblical role model to the students and the community, it is imperative that all persons
employed by the school and all person who attend the school should agree to and abide by this
Statement on Marriage and Sexuality.
We believe that God offers redemption and restoration to all who confess and forsake their sin, seeking
His mercy and forgiveness through Jesus Christ.
We believe that every person must be afforded compassion, love, kindness, respect, and dignity.
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Hateful and harassing behavior or attitudes directed toward any individual are to be repudiated and
are not in accord with Scripture nor the policy of this school.
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Listed below are the academic requirements for junior high/senior high students. Coaches should
encourage players to remain academically eligible and to support them in any way possible.
Report Cards
1. An athlete must maintain a 77 average with no failing grades in any subject.
2. If an athlete receives a failing grade or their grade average is 76 or below when report cards
are issued,
he/she will be removed from the team for two weeks. After this time, the
student will be re-evaluated.
3. The athlete may participate in practices but is not allowed to play in any games or travel with
the team until the re-evaluation period.
Probation Dates
Report Card Date
Period of Ineligibility*
October 17, 2016
January 4, 2017
March 10, 2017
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October 24 - November 4
January 9 - January 20
March 13 – March 24
If a student remains ineligible at the end of the first waiting period, it will be extended for one
additional week until eligibility is met.
Students are ineligible to play on the dates listed above.
CONCUSSION POLICY
Concussions can appear in many different ways. Most signs, symptoms and abnormalities after a
concussion fall into four categories; Problems in brain function, speed of brain function, unusual
behaviors, and problems with balance and coordination. Student players who are suspected of
having a concussion will be removed from the playing field and sent for appropriate medical care.
Players will not return to play unless medically cleared from a doctor. The NCHSAA concussion
guidelines will be followed
HEAT POLICY
The heat acclimatization period is defined as the initial 14 consecutive days of preseason practice.
The goal of the acclimation period is to enhance exercise heat tolerance and the ability to exercise
safely and effectively in warm to hot conditions. The NCHSAA heat policy guidelines will be
followed.
ATHLETIC AWARDS
The purpose of an athletic award program is to recognize student athlete’s God-given ability and
achievement during a single sport season. As a Christian school, we want the athletes to learn
specific skills, teamwork, determination, and Christian character in winning and losing. The WCS
sports program emphasizes that how we represent Christ and bring glory to God in our athletics
is more important than anything else.
All awards, letters, pins, and bars are presented after each of the fall, winter and spring seasons.
Each coach is to give a total of four (4) individual awards to his/her team during the awards night.
If the coach deems it appropriate, he/she may add a co-recipient to one of the first four categories
listed below. The fifth award may be used for specific category, but only one person may receive
this, if used.
Seasonal Awards are as follows:
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1. Most Improved – Given to a player who has showed the most skill level improvement over
the season.
2. Most Valuable Player – Given to a player considered to be the most important to the team.
Consider all statistics available to the sport.
3. Christian Leadership – Given to a player who exemplifies Christ on and off the field.
4. Coach's Award – Given to a player who demonstrates each of the above categories, and
more.
5. A specific sport award – i.e. offensive, defensive award. Coaches will notify the athletic
director of the award.
Varsity Awards
1. Letters - Letters are awarded to athletes in grades 9th through 12th who have completed one
season of a varsity sport.
2. Pins – Pins are awarded to athletes in grades 7th through 12th who are participating in a
varsity sport for the first year.
3. Bars - Bars are awarded to athletes in grades 7th through 12th who have completed their
second year or more in a varsity sport.
Special Awards - Three additional awards are given to an athlete. These are chosen by the
administration and the athletic director. The three special awards will be awarded during the high
school awards program.
1. Outstanding Senior Athlete – given to a student, who excels in athletics during the high
school years, participates in more than one sport, and qualifies for conference or state
recognition.
2. Outstanding Academic Athlete – given to a junior or senior who maintains a high academic
average while balancing an athletic career at Wayne Christian School
3. Eagle Award (Outstanding Christian Athlete) – the highest award given in the athletic
department. This is presented to the young man or young lady who best demonstrates the
qualities of a true winner and exemplifies godliness in their actions and attitude while taking
part in the athletic program. The athlete must have participated in more than one sport,
received either state or conference recognition and have a qualifying GPA. The coaches,
Athletic Director and Administration choose the recipient of this award.
ATHLETIC AWARDS PROGAMS
At the conclusion of every sport season, there is an Athletic Award Program to honor the athletes.
Each coach will present awards to the athlete of his/her choice. Please keep the following
guidelines in mind as you prepare:
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Chapel dress code is required (ties for men; dresses or skirts/blouses for women)
Your remarks should be limited to 12 minutes
Prepare sufficiently for your speech. You may want to have your facts on a note card.
Be positive. Focus on the personal accomplishments of the team and not the final score.
DISCIPLINE
Wayne Christian School believes that discipline is a vital part of an athlete's life and training. Paul
spoke often of "training" and disciplining the body. When an athlete breaks training, team or
school rules, the coach has an obligation to discipline the athlete. A coach should always respond
to a student's behavior individually with wisdom and consistency. Using the following guidelines
will enable all of us in the athletic program to handle discipline fairly, yet effectively.
1. Encourage the athlete to be disciplined in every area of life (grades, proper eating habits,
personal relationships both with God and others, etc.)
2. When an athlete breaks a rule, meet with him/her in private. Do not create a scene by
embarrassing the athlete.
3. Keep the team rules fair, apply them equitably and make sure everyone knows them.
4. Always include instructions on improvement when applying discipline. This encourages
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growth.
5. Keep the Athletic Director posted on the progress of your team. Advise him of any difficulties
you are having with a particular student or family. You should also seek his approval on
anything that would incur an additional expense, i.e. team shirts, trips.
6. Be consistent with school policies in all areas.
7. See the Athletic Handbook for additional guidelines regarding discipline and inappropriate
language
Sportsmanship Standards
The Apostle Paul stated in 1Corinthians 10:31, “whether therefore you eat or drink, or whatever
you do, do all to the glory of God.” Athletics can be used to develop many positive qualities in
student-athletes, parents, and spectators. We must maintain a Christ like testimony while in the
midst of competition. The following guidelines have been developed to help us maintain a godly
walk and testimony.
For the Coach…
1. Exemplify godly character, behavior and leadership at all times.
2. Respect the integrity and personality of the individual student-athletes.
3. Abide by and teach the rules of the game in letter and in spirit.
4. Display modesty in victory and graciousness in defeat.
5. Respect the integrity, judgment, and authority of the officials. Show respect to the officials.
DRESS CODE
Coaches should be appropriately dressed for the sport and season in which they participate.
Players have practice uniforms which are mandatory for daily practice. Their uniforms will be
purchased by the Athletic Director.
EJECTION OF COACHES
1. If any NCISAA coach is ejected from a contest, he or she may not attend the next scheduled
game and must meet with the Athletic Director on the next school day. A fine will be assessed
from the NCISAA. This will be the coach’s responsibility to pay. If the coach is ejected a
second time, he or she will not be allowed to attend the next two scheduled games and will
have to meet with the Athletic Director and Administrator. A fine will be assessed the second
time from the NCISAA. This will be the coach’s responsibility to pay. If the coach is ejected
a third time, he or she will not be allowed to participate in or attend any sport until the
beginning of the next school year.
2. If a coach who is ineligible to coach due to an ejection attempts to coach or attend the
aforementioned games, he or she will be fined by the NCISAA. This will be the coach’s
responsibility to pay.
3. See the NCISAA Handbook for fine amounts.
FACILITIES
1. Safety/maintenance - see Liability and Safety.
2. Cleats are not to be worn in the gym or school buildings.
3. Students are not permitted in the Athletic Director's office or athletic storage areas (inside or
outside) unless approved by the Athletic Director.
4. Students are not allowed to play in the gymnasium or on the athletic fields during school or
after school hours without adult supervision and approval by the Athletic Director unless it is
a designated practice for that sport.
5. Students must not hang on or grab the rims or the basket braces for any reason. This includes
the side mounted braces over the bleachers.
6. Hanging on or from the soccer goals is not permitted.
7. Students should not be allowed to climb on the volleyball poles or hang on the volleyball nets.
FUND RAISING
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Each team is allowed one fund raiser that has been approved by the administrator or
the Athletic Director.
GAME CANCELLATIONS
Games can only be cancelled by the Athletic Director. Cancellations will only be granted for
extreme extenuating circumstances.
GUIDELINES FOR SELECTING COACHES
Philosophy
Wayne Christian School desires that its athletes receive the best possible instruction in the sport
of their choice and view the athletic field as an opportunity to display their Christian character.
This requires a determined and structured effort to balance the pursuit of excellence on the field
with an emphasis on Biblical principles. With this in mind, it is essential that the coaches, who
are chosen to lead our young men and women, be excellent Christian role models with a passion
to help their players grow in their faith, and skilled teachers of their particular sport.
Process
Wayne Christian School process for choosing coaches:
 Letter of Intent for returning coaches (any coach desiring to continue in his/her present
coaching position will have first priority, unless issues have been documented which
warrant removal from position)
 Fill out coach’s application packet.
 Initial interview with Athletic Director.
 Interview with Selection Committee.
 Selection Committee will present proposed coaches to administration for board review.
 Final Board approval.
 Selected coaches will be notified.
Selection Committee
Selection Committee will consist of 2-3 members – Athletic Director, Board Representative, and
Administration Representative. (In case of conflict of interest, such as approving a relative, the
member will abstain from discussion and vote.)
Criteria
Coaches are expected to meet the following criteria in order to be selected and retained as Head
Coaches for any sport that Wayne Christian School participates:
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The coach agrees to manifest by daily example the highest Christian virtue serving as a
Christian role model (1 Timothy 4:12) both in and out of school to pupils (Luke 6:40),
parents and fellow employees. Coach agrees to be a role model in judgment, dignity,
respect, Christian living and Christian sportsmanship.
The coach agrees that, as part of the qualifications for this position, he or she is a “bornagain” Christian who knows the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior (John 3:3, 1 Peter 1:23). He
or she will accept without verbal or mental reservations the school’s Statement of Faith,
and is committed to upholding it.
The coach agrees to faithfully attend and financially support a local church whose
fundamental beliefs are in agreement with the Statement of Faith of Wayne Christian
School. Wayne Christian School neither supports nor endorses the World or National
Council of Churches, or any world, national, regional, or local organization which gives
Christian recognition to nonbelievers or advocates of multi-faith union. Therefore, coaches
must not attend any religious organization which has membership in the World or National
Council of Churches, or any organization that is contrary to Article 1 of the Wayne Christian
School Constitution.
The coach agrees to all of Wayne Christian School requirement and guidelines.
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The coach has a reputation as a good spiritual leader in his or her own household.
The coach has good technical and organizational skills of the sport he or she coaches.
The coach agrees to consistently seek additional coaching knowledge and skills in the sport
he or she coaches.
The coach will agree to submit to a background check as specified by Wayne Christian
School.
The coach agrees to abide by the policies and game schedules that have been set up by
the Athletic Director, Administration, and Board Members.
The coach will have proven skills necessary to coach a specific sport.
INAPPROPRIATE LANGUAGE
WCS students, parents and guests at any sporting event or extracurricular activity should avoid
the use of inappropriate language. Inappropriate language includes but is not limited to profanity,
racial and/or ethnic slurs, sexually explicit comments or gestures, threats, and anything
determined by the administration to be inappropriate.
Infractions will be dealt with according to the policies outlined in the athletic handbook.
LIABILITY AND SAFETY
Liability is defined as “the condition of affairs that gives rise to an obligation to do a particular
thing to be enforced by court action.” We as coaches, sponsors and directors of the athletic
program are responsible under this definition in three areas: supervision, instruction, and
maintenance. We will fulfill these areas according to the following guidelines.
1. Cell Phones - Coaches should not make or receive phone calls while they are responsible for
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supervision of players. Coaches may use cell phones to make emergency calls.
2. All students must travel with the team on away trips; however, they may ride back with their
parents or another responsible adult. If a parent desires to have the student transported by
another parent, written permission must be given to the coach prior to the game. Permission
slips are kept on file in the athletic office and will be given to the coach on away trips.
3. School equipment or facilities are not to be used without expressed consent of the Athletic
Director.
4. Begin each practice with a purposeful prayer, devotion, and specified warm-up period. Proper
conditioning should take place in pre-season training to insure safety when play begins.
5. Instruct players as to the inherent risks taken in the sport and safety techniques to employ to
avoid serious injury.
6. Give careful attention to the condition and care of protective equipment. This must be
inspected before and after every season.
7. Properly store equipment after each season to insure adequate security and care.
8. Inspect safety conditions of the playing fields and gymnasiums before all practices and games.
9. Properly supervise the locker rooms and the sanitary habits of the athletes.
10. Adhere to sound, prudent procedures in the prevention and treatment of injuries.
11. Never allow an athlete to return to participation after an injury until an adequate rehabilitation
time has elapsed and recovery has occurred. A physician's release shall be required for an
athlete’s return who has been under doctor's care for an injury.
12. Practices or games shall not be held outdoors when there is the presence of lightning or
thunder in the immediate area, which is defined as within eyesight of the playing or practice
area. Athletes and spectators should be moved to cover and not allowed to return to the
playing area until safety is assured.
13. Practices or games will not be held in weather conditions that are unsuitable for the physical
well-being of the athletes or spectators. This would include extreme heat or cold conditions
where illness may occur.
14. Any damage to facilities or equipment which occurs before, during or after practices should
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reported immediately to the Athletic Director by the coach in charge of the facilities at
that time. Note the time, place and circumstances surrounding the damage.
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15. Students should not be allowed to remain in any building alone. It is the responsibility of
each coach to be sure all athletes on their team have left and that the building is secure after
practices and away games before leaving the premises.
16. Coaches/sponsors should know where the nearest phone could be accessed in the case of an
emergency.
17. Potential spine and neck injuries: If there is any reason to believe a player may have injured
his spine or neck, no attempt to move him/her will be made until EMS assistance is available.
Please refrain from moving the player from the field even if this means suspending the game.
Stay with the player and monitor symptoms while giving encouragement and support.
LOCKER ROOM SUPERVISION
1. All coaches are in charge of and responsible for the locker rooms during practice and games.
Coaches must enter into locker rooms before and after games to supervise conduct.
2. Coaches are responsible for their respective team's/squad's conduct in the locker room. Any
damage done by an athlete at home or on away trips will be paid for by that athlete, and
he/she will receive a one-game suspension from the next scheduled game/match.
3. The coach in charge of each respective locker room should be sure that it is left neat and in
order, both at home and on away trips. A coach should be the last to leave the locker room
so that he/she will be aware of the condition in which it was left.
4. At home games, coaches are to make sure the visiting coaches also enter the locker rooms
with their teams and personally inspect the visiting locker rooms to know the condition at the
time of departure. If there is any damage, try to inform the visiting coach before he/she
leaves and report the situation to the Athletic Director.
5. The last coach to leave the facility should secure the building and turn off the lights.
ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY
The environment at the School must be one in which all individuals are free to work, learn, and
develop relationships without fear of intimidation and humiliation, as a result of unwanted or
unacceptable behavior from others. It is essential to the well-being of all that students, parents,
teachers, and staff members treat each other with due respect for rights, individuality, and
personal dignity.
Definition of harassment may include the following:
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Sexual Harassment consists of unwelcome sexual advances, request for sexual
favors and other inappropriate verbal, non-verbal, written, graphic or physical
conduct of sexual nature. Sexual harassment may include same sex incidents or
opposite sex incidents. Sexual harassment, as defined above, may include, but is
not limited to the following: verbal, graphic and written harassment or abuse,
pressure for sexual activity, remarks to a person with sexual or demeaning
implications, unwelcome or inappropriate touching or exposure of body parts,
suggesting or demanding sexual involvement accompanied by implied or explicit
threats concerning one’s social or academic standing, explicit pictures, posters,
calendars, etc. in class, notebooks, lockers, etc., .
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Racial Harassment consists of all forms of discrimination related to – race, color,
and national origin, including any verbal, non-verbal, graphic, written or physical
conduct that denigrates or shows hostility or aversion toward any person based
upon race, when such conduct interferes with a student’s academic performance or
creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive school environment. Racial harassment
may include, but is not limited to, the following conduct which is based upon race:
Epithets and slurs, negative stereotyping, threatening, intimidating or hostile acts,
written or graphic material that stirs hostility or aversion toward an individual or
group.
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General harassment/bullying consists of using unwelcoming gestures, words or
written statements to annoy, demean, denigrate, defame, malign or ridicule another
person.
Wayne Christian School expects its employees and students to live by Christian moral standards,
including sexual purity. The school will not tolerate behavior of a sexual nature or other harassing
conduct by anyone that creates an intimidating or hostile environment for employees, students,
or participants in a school activity. Furthermore, all members of the Wayne Christian School
community are expected to take appropriate steps to support this policy and to address incidents
of sexual or other harassment that occur within their areas.
If a student believes they have suffered harassment or that a violation of this policy has occurred,
they should complain to any member of the Wayne Christian School faculty or Administration,
who will then promptly report it to the School’s chief Administrator. The complaint will be
investigated promptly and competently and as confidentially as possible. If the situation is not
resolved to the satisfaction of the complainant, an appeal may be made to the WCS Board
Chairman for review by the WCS School Board.
Harassment is a matter that WCS takes seriously. There will be severe consequences if this policy
is violated. Corrective action will be taken if it is found sexual harassment has taken place. Anyone
found to have violated this policy will be dealt with appropriately, including disciplinary action
that could include termination, suspension or expulsion.
It is the School’s policy to not discriminate or retaliate against any person who has filed a
complaint involving harassment or has participated in any investigation. However, if in the course
of an investigation or subsequently the School learns that a complaint was not made in good faith
or it was known to be false at the time of the complaint, the School reserves the right to take
appropriate action. Making false complaints or complaints not made in good faith can jeopardize
someone’s reputation.
MUSIC SELECTIONS FOR WARM-UP AND PRACTICES, ETC.
Christian Music: Please keep in agreement with the philosophy of Wayne Christian School. If
you have any questions, please submit to the Administrator.
OBJECTIVES OF THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM
1. Spiritual
a. To glorify God in all our athletic interaction (Col. 3:23)
b. To teach dependence upon God, prayer and Bible study (Phil. 4:13)
c. To teach thankfulness to God for health, safety and the opportunity to serve Him
through the realm of athletics
d. To teach how to win with the humble attitude of Christ
e. To teach how to lose as Christians, praising God for the opportunities to learn lessons
through athletics
f. To teach how to control pride (Proverbs 16:18)
g. To teach how to love athletic opponents as they are also created in the image of God
h. To teach that God created our bodies and we are to care for them as the temple of the
Holy Spirit (stewardship) (1 Cor. 3:16-17)
i. To provide athletes with the opportunity to praise God for the work He is accomplishing in
their lives
j. To teach submission to authority
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To teach the skills and techniques of various sport activities
To teach team play and unity
To teach concentration
To teach the importance of obeying rules
To teach regard for the rights of others
To teach the acceptance of majority decisions, yet respect the rights of the minority
To develop effective methods of thinking
To develop sound judgment
To promote health and well-being
To promote social growth
To win games (note where this comes on the list - scoreboard winning is important but it
is not going to drive athletics)
Winning is not of paramount importance; however, God expects us to do our very best during
each practice and game. While we should not judge success or failure solely according to the
scoreboard, lessons are learned and remembered long after the score has been forgotten. Let
God use you to teach this truth to those on your team who are not spiritually mature enough to
learn it on their own. This shall be a top priority with your team. Ten years from now will your
team members remember their win/loss record, a conference championship, or the experience of
having a coach who taught them to play the game well but desired above all for them to learn to
be successful in the game of life.
PLAYING TIME POLICY
1. Middle School Level
At this level, the emphasis is on developing skills, sportsmanship, teamwork and strategies to
be competitive against other teams, all of which are done on the practice field / court. Coaches
will determine the amount of time each player is in a game or match
2. .Junior Varsity Level
a. Choose a starting team for each game, and play the best players on the basis of ability,
performance in practices and performances in games.
b. Substitute as much as possible.
c. The JV level is a preparation time for athletes to gain the skills needed to play on future
varsity teams, so we must strive to be competitive at this stage of development.
3. Varsity Level
a. Choose a starting team for each game based on ability, performance in practices,
performance in games and cohesiveness of the starting team.
b. Substitute when a player is injured, tired, is not performing well, or when the outcome of
the game is no longer in question.
c. In all cases of substitutions, be careful to communicate to the player the reason he/she
was taken out of the game and what he/she can do to return to play (if applicable).
Substituting should never be employed as a means of discipline without explanation.
PRACTICES
1. Coaches are to be prompt in their practice sessions, beginning and ending on time. Practices
must not be held without a responsible adult to supervise.
2. It is customary not to schedule Wednesday practices. Special exceptions may be made in the
case of tryouts or tournaments and should be the exception rather than the rule. Coaches
must notify the Athletic Director as well as the players and parents well in advance of a planned
Wednesday practice, which is optional in attendance. This should never conflict with church
attendance.
3. Practice times should not exceed 2 hours in length and should begin and end on time.
4. It is the coach’s responsibility to make certain that all players are picked up after the practice.
5. Except in the case of illness or injury, players should not be tardy or absent from a practice
without prior communication with his/her coach or sponsor.
6. Unexcused absence from practice will be handled by the individual coach. Punishment may
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range from extra drills, suspension, or removal from the team depending upon the frequency
of the absences.
7. If a scheduled game is canceled (varsity, junior varsity, or middle school) and you desire to
have practice, you will have last priority on the field or court. For example: (a varsity baseball
team is scheduled to practice at 4pm. The middle school baseball game was canceled, and
now the middle school coach wants to practice in their regular time slot. The middle school
will not have priority over the varsity in practice times on this particular date.)
PRESEASON REQUIREMENTS
After tryouts are completed for each seasonal sport, the following four requirements must be met
before the athlete can participate in practice or games.
1. Parent Meeting - There will be a parent/team meeting at the beginning of each sports season
that at least one parent is required to attend with the athlete. Should there be a conflict in
scheduling and the parent cannot attend, prior arrangements must be made with the Athletic
Director. An athlete will not be allowed to participate in a practice or game before this
obligation has been met. The Athletic Director will notify you of ineligible players.
2. Medical Examination - A current medical examination must in on file prior to try outs.
Students shall be required to undergo a medical examination every two years and furnish a
statement signed by a medical doctor providing clearance for athletic participation.
3. Medical Release Form - The athletes’ parents must also sign an authorization form giving
permission for the student to receive medical treatment should the need arise.
Athlete Attendance:
Athletes must sign in at the main office by 9:00 am each day in order to participate in the day’s
practice or game. Student athletes must also sign in at the main office by 9:00a.m. on Wednesday
to participate in a Thursday or Friday game and on Friday by 9:00a.m. to participate in a
Saturdays game. Exceptions will be made for medical or dental appointments that are prearranged with the administration or Athletic Director. Please bring a note to school from your
doctor when you have an appointment.
REPORTING GAMES SCORES
At the conclusion of each game, the coach will either e-mail or phone in the score of the game to
the Goldsboro News Argus. All scores, including wins and losses, are to be reported. It is
necessary to do this the same day.
Goldsboro News Argus e-mail address: [email protected]
Goldsboro New Argus phone 739-7842 (record scores)
ROSTERS / SCHEDULES
1. Each coach will submit a roster of all team members to the Athletic Director, after the
selections have been made.
2. The Athletic Director will distribute rosters of the teams to the school faculty.
3. Schedules will be posted online available to all coaches and players.
4. It is recommended that each coach select a team mom with all players’ telephone numbers.
This enables communication between the parents on the team.
RULES AND REGULATIONS OF SPECIFIC SPORTS
1. Coaches are responsible for staying up to date on the rules of their sports.
2. Coaches should communicate any and all rule changes to the athletes before the season
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begins.
RUNNING UP SCORES
Never let a game get to the point where the opponent is being “defeated” emotionally by a runaway game in our favor. For example: full court presses, fast breaks, three point attempts with
two minutes to go in the basketball game with a 20 point lead may lead to hard feelings. Apply
the Golden Rule, “Do unto others as you would have them do to you.” This also applies to baseball,
softball and soccer. Coaches will find ways to keep the score down.
SELECTION OF TEAMS
1. Teams are selected by the coaching staff at the beginning of each season after a try out
period. The rosters will be submitted to the athletic director for final approval, before releasing
the information to the students.
2. Cutting any young person from a team can be critical to the student's self esteem. Before an
athlete is cut, make the decision after careful thought and prayer. It is best to let the athlete
know first that he/she has been cut and how to improve his/her abilities. Be sympathetic and
understanding as you handle this tough coaching responsibility.
3. The coach of each team will inform the students who have made the team by a face-to-face
meeting.
4. The selection of captains and co-captains will be determined by the head coach and/or a team
vote.
SUPERVISION OF COACHES
Using guidelines from the administration, the Athletic Director will be responsible for assigning
and directly supervising the coaches in each sport. The junior varsity and junior high coaches
will work in cooperation with the philosophy and within the guidelines of the varsity coach for
their sport.
TEAM MOMS
Coaches are encouraged to select team moms to assist in non-coaching activities. This can be
done at the parent/player night prior to season start. Such activities include:
 picture taking
 scheduling of workers for concession and gate
 arranging for parents to bring snacks and drinks for half time and after the game
TECHNICAL FOULS/CAUTIONS
A coach receiving a technical foul for conduct in basketball, a caution (yellow card) in soccer or
volleyball, or ejected from a baseball or softball game because of their conduct will be suspended
from the next scheduled game. The second time a coach receives this type of conduct he/she
will be evaluated by the Athletic Director and Administrator.
Conduct is defined as personal behavior such as words, actions or body language toward an
official.
CELL PHONES
Coaches should not operate any electronic devices (phone calls, texting, internet) while fulfilling
their responsibilities. If you need to take care of personal business, please request to have
someone cover your responsibilities.
UNIFORMS
1. Care of athletic uniforms is the responsibility of each individual athlete. Coaches should watch
for any particular problems with uniforms during the season.
2. Careful attention should be given to the modesty of all uniforms and clothing worn during
athletic events.
3. All coaches are responsible to see that their uniforms and equipment meet the requirements
set by the National Federation for their sport and are approved by the administration of Wayne
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Christian School.
4. Coaches will receive the uniforms from the athletic department and will be responsible for
issuing them out to the players. Players will sign for what they received, and the coach will be
responsible for turning those forms into the athletic department Coaches are responsible for
the collection of all practice and game uniforms at the end of their season. Uniforms should
be turned into the athletic office within one week of the conclusion of the season.
5. Players may not participate in the Athletic Award Program if uniforms are not turned in.
TRANSPORTATION
1. Vehicles are to be cleaned after each use. Be sure to refer any mechanical problems to the
Athletic Director.
2. All keys must be returned to the athletic director the next school morning.
WORKING ATHLETES
Because of the demanding schedules of our athletic teams and the responsibility of the athletes
to maintain high academic integrity, they are encouraged not to work during the season. Athletes
will not be excused from practice due to outside work responsibilities.
TOBACCO FREE CAMPUS
No smoking or other use of tobacco is allowed at WCS functions or on the WCS campus.
CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT REPORTING POLICY
Wayne Christian School recognizes that besides being illegal, child abuse and neglect interfere
with healthy child development and later achievement in life. Staff and parents should be aware
of reporting requirements and procedures for handling reports of child abuse and neglect.
Information on where to call and how to report abuse and neglect is posted, so it is readily
available to staff and parents.
Reasonably supported observations or suspicions of child abuse or neglect will be immediately
reported to the North Carolina Department of Social Services hotline: 1-800-422-4453, no matter
where the abuse might have occurred. An administrative staff member will call D.S.S. to report
suspected abuse or neglect. All staff involved in the reported incident will follow the direction of
North Carolina Department of Social Services regarding completion of written reports.
If the parent or legal guardian of the child is reasonably suspected of abuse, staff will follow the
guidance of North Carolina Department of Social Services regarding notification of the child’s
parent or legal guardian. A staff member who reports suspected child abuse will not be discharged
for making a report, unless it is proven that a false report was knowingly made. Reports of
reasonably suspected child abuse or neglect will be recorded and kept in the administrative office.
If a staff member is reasonably suspected of abuse, parents or legal guardians of suspected
abused children will be notified by administration staff immediately after contact with North
Carolina Department of Social Services is made. Parents or legal guardians of other children in
the class will be contacted by an administrative staff within 24 hours of contact with D.S.S., so
that they may share any concerns they have. Staff who are reasonably suspected of child abuse
may be suspended or given leave (with/without pay), pending outcome of the investigation.
CHANGES TO POLICIES
The Wayne Christian School Board reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to alter, amend, repeal,
any policy, or to adopt new policies when, it determines it to be in the best interest of the School,
following written notice to all Parents/ Guardians by the appropriate administrator. Parents/
Guardians agree to abide by the current policies and any changes or modifications made pursuant
to this provision
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